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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 400.76 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 400.76 and 251.32 is: 346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 400.76 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/400.76 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 400.76 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 100,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,719.00/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.11

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